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Math is a gatekeeper in America—and most of us aren’t getting through. How can we fix our #MathCrisis? Coming 2020 from the filmmakers behind @RaceToNowhere.

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This panel tomorrow night at 5pm PDT/MDT 8pm EST is stacked full of brilliance about all things kids' mental health with a student panel included. Join for $5 donation to the JED foundation here: eventbrite.com/e/state-of-th…
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Happy #WorldBeeDay! Studies show that bees understand the concept of zero and can also do basic arithmetic. livescience.com/64699-bees-c…
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I love love love seeing kids who think they are bad at math really get into it when they are asked to think instead of regurgitate. #cvmn – at Fresno, CA
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According to some estimates, 93% of American adults experience some sort of math anxiety. Help children see the fun in math with this list of unexpected strategies to help them gain confidence in their mathematical abilities. npr.org/2019/05/14/723182826…
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Here's another great way to encourage playing games to support math thinking: start #MathMonday at your school! The brainchild of @scottekim. youtube.com/watch?v=QomvExE2…
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As someone who cheated his way through geometry & Algebra I & II, I think @TheMathFilm tells an important story, so help @VickiAbeles & her crew turn these numbers a #crowdfunding success: kickstarter.com/projects/the… #FundWhatMatters 🎥 #SupportIndieFilm 🎥 #math
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Interested in seeing math in America change? From those who brought us @RaceToNowhere #edchat #edreform #math #maths #mathematics @themathmyth
We're making a documentary about America’s math crisis and the inspiring educators looking to end it - and we’ve just launched a campaign for #MathStatMonth! The film features @joboaler Alan Schoenfeld @AkihikoTa Bob Moses & more.. @NCTM #NCTMSD19 kickstarter.com/projects/the…
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